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Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group
Data Analytics

Skyfii renews data analytics contract with The GPT Group

Skyfii extends contract with The GPT Group for another three years, expanding its suite of analytics and marketing services.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 14th Sep 2017
Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles
Fintech

Fintech redefining traditional rental bonds via digital profiles

Fintech company Traity has partnered with Terri Scheer to launch Trustbond, a technology that aims to make renting more accessible in Australia.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
12 easy ways IT businesses can increase efficiency and cut costs
Opinion

12 easy ways IT businesses can increase efficiency and cut costs

IT firms can boost their bottom lines with our savvy guide: 12 simple steps to enhance efficiency and slash costs effortlessly.

By Jonathan Cotton • 9 min read • Mon, 3rd Oct 2016
Custom apps 'transform' Harcourts Real Estate business
Productivity

Custom apps 'transform' Harcourts Real Estate business

Custom apps have transformed business for Harcourts Real Estate, with the apps now winning recognition from Apple.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2015

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Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ
Health Technologies

Ionisation smoke alarms not good enough, says Consumer NZ

When fitting a home or business with smoke detectors, you might want to steer clear of ionisation alarms and stick with photoelectric.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Jun 2018
Consumer NZ calls for removal of ionisation smoke alarms
Consumer NZ

Consumer NZ calls for removal of ionisation smoke alarms

Smoke from smouldering fires is being missed by ionisation alarms, prompting Consumer NZ to urge retailers to stop selling them.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Mon, 18th Jun 2018
Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation
Risk & Compliance

Hawke’s Bay company first to gain meth test accreditation

Property owners are set to get greater assurance after a Hawke’s Bay firm became New Zealand’s first accredited methamphetamine testing provider.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Sun, 25th Mar 2018
Self-driving cars set to change commercial property
Smart Cities

Self-driving cars set to change commercial property

Tenants may need flexible parking and charging layouts as driverless vehicles reshape building design, delivery zones and site selection.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 7th Sep 2017
Global flexible workspace market booming
Customer Experience

Global flexible workspace market booming

Demand for desks is pushing average rates up in London and the US, as flexible workspace expands at double-digit pace worldwide.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Aug 2017
Home insulation and heating improvement needed
Energy efficient

Home insulation and heating improvement needed

Nearly half of New Zealand homes fall short on basic warmth, leaving bedrooms unheated and raising health risks for children and others.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Driverless cars to reshape commercial property
Smart Cities

Driverless cars to reshape commercial property

Tenants and landlords may need to rethink parking, charging and delivery space as autonomous vehicles alter how commercial sites are used.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
Napier landlords missing out on buoyant economy
Paymark

Napier landlords missing out on buoyant economy

Despite Hawke’s Bay’s spending surge, Napier shops stayed empty as retail vacancies held steady in the city’s main shopping streets.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 8th May 2017
Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces
Risk & Compliance

Risks rise when tradies turn houses into workplaces

Homeowners may be surprised to learn that once tradespeople start work, safety duties shift to them and the tradies themselves.

By Geoff • 8 min read • Fri, 28th Apr 2017
emhLabs takes out top spot in Lightning Labs Electric Innovation Challenge
DataCentre infrastructure

emhLabs takes out top spot in Lightning Labs Electric Innovation Challenge

The winner from The Lightning Lab's Electric Innovation Challenge has been announced - and emhLabs took out the top spot.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Apr 2017
Talking the talk, walking the walk
Sustainability

Talking the talk, walking the walk

The group’s Auckland office has lifted its NABERSNZ tenant score to 5 stars, underscoring lower energy use for occupiers and landlords alike.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Apr 2017
Prioritise energy efficiency for staff health
Auckland Council

Prioritise energy efficiency for staff health

Better energy ratings are helping landlords cut costs while giving tenants healthier workplaces, higher productivity and longer leases.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 23rd Mar 2017
Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?
Fintech

Kiwibank reveals FinTech Accelerator participants for 2017 – who made the cut?

Kiwibank has announced the winners of its New Zealand Kiwibank FinTech Accelerator 2017. Who made the cut and what are their plans?.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Jan 2017
Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers
Dick Smith

Dick Smith closure opens doors to other 'significant' retailers

Former Dick Smith stores in New Zealand are being snapped up by other retailers, including Bed Bath - Beyond, as the company closes its doors.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016